Sunday, August 30, 2015

Back to basics as Dad has no clue what is happening in Mark Millar and Frank Quietly’s Authority run. Patrick explains it is Satire of Superhero comics and “Widescreen” style of comics from the early 2000’s. Dad just wants to know why are there ghosts and explains he watched Dr. Who to get laid back in the day. Next Week: Parker the Hunter.

Patrick and Dad read some listener emails, and discuss high school football for some reason.

Elation ends quickly as Dad begins his convoluted recap of the content of the Authority issues themselves. Dad understands that it is written as a bit cheeky and tongue and cheek but too many character confuse him.

Dad does his patented altering and changing of character names. Jenny Sparks becomes Jenny Parker, Swift transforms into Angel Lady.

Patrick tries to explain this is satire of American Superheroes and that he struggles a bit with the juvenile humor.

Dad reveals he used to watch Dr. Who in the 1960’s and 1970’s to placate Mom and ultimately get laid.

Patrick explains why he enjoys Frank Quitely art and that sometimes having very stylized art helps define an artist among a field of many.

Our duo both enjoy the fact that Batman finding and putting on the outfit is glossed over and that in a modern comic book an entire issue would be dedicated to Batman assembling his cape, cowl, and armor.

Dad has some strange transsexual theories about characters that Patrick debunks.

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Dad is overwhelmed by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr’s whirlwind tour taking Wolverine through every nook and cranny of the the Marvel Universe. Patrick does his best to Explain the Hand, Sentinels, and North Star. Next Week: Batman Year One